Mar 26, 2013
Tomoaki Sato was in the UAE at the end of February as part of an exchange trip from Japan. He is developing an app to help Muslims in non-muslim countires find halal stores and restaurants more easily. Read Article New app shows where to eat halal food in a non-Muslim nation
Mar 07, 2013
If investors look to the unconventional and put their money and know-how behind SMEs they have a chance of tackling the youth unemployment blight. Read Article Underdog principle to tackle jobless problem
Mar 07, 2013
The Life: Perhaps the ultimate measure of Jassim Albastaki's success with Cafe2go is that the man who was rejected as a franchisee in 2009 has become a franchiser himself. Read Article Cafe2go to for the camel
Mar 05, 2013
Regional banks have numerous opportunities other than simply lending to create a conducive climate in which small and medium enterprises can thrive. Read Article Financial flexibility is key for small and medium enterprises to succeed
Feb 21, 2013
The Life: Alisha Haque studied marine biology at university and her first job was training dolphins at the Atlantis in Dubai. In November, she join her father in setting up Scafa. Read Article Diving in with Dad after a dip with the dolphins
Feb 21, 2013
The Life: A vocational training centre in Dubai offers school leavers a way into the hospitality industry. Read Article School of Culinary and Finishing Arts (Scafa) thrives in Dubai
Feb 18, 2013
Nasdaq Dubai is gearing up for a push into the market for small and medium enterprises, with ambitions to become a global centre for high-growth companies. Read Article Nasdaq Dubai drives initiative to provide capital for SME growth
Feb 18, 2013
The Life: Al Marakeb, a Sharjah-based boat maker, grew out of a college bet. But the company has wind in its sails. Read Article Sharjah boat maker Al Marakeb's business is smooth sailing
Feb 10, 2013
The Life: 'It's not easy to quit your salary but it's so much more rewarding,' says the Dubai entrepreneur behind E-Walls, which specialises in decorative stickers. Read Article Writing is on the wall for Dubai sticker designer
Feb 07, 2013
The Life: Rasello.com, a Tanzania-based tech start-up that attracted seed funding from Dubai investors, is gaining traction. Read Article Tanzanian cloud-based company flying high after seed funding from Dubai
